Online Student Support

If you are a student and need a hand transitioning into online learning, the Greater Essex County District School Board (GECDSB) is here to help. We offer video tutorials and instruction resources to support you in learning how to navigate Brightspace by D2L, the virtual learning environment we use for our online and virtual courses.

Orientation video for eLearning in Brightspace

View this student orientation video to get an overview of the essential things you need to do to be successful in an online course. For example, it will teach you how to log into your course, access the lessons, email your teacher, and submit assignments.  

Tutorial videos for eLearning in Brightspace

Watch these videos to learn about specific options and features within Brightspace.

Episode 1: How to Login to D2L

Episode 2: Update Your Profile and Notifications

Episode 3: Link Your Office 365 Account

Episode 4: Access Your eLearning Course

Episode 5: Navigating the Course Homepage

Episode 6: Emailing in Brightspace

Episode 7: Modify Your Email Settings

Episode 8: - Instant Messaging in Brightspace

Episode 9: Accessing Lessons in Brightspace

Episode 10: Joining the Discussion

Episode 11: Discussion Do's and Don'ts